Matthieu Blazy’s Fall‑Winter 2026‑27 Chanel womenswear show re‑engineered the iconic suit, turning it into shirt jackets, cabans and redingotes in unexpected metallic hues. The collection riffed on Art Deco, flapper, 1950s austerity and 1960s glamour, delivering elongated blazers, low‑waist dresses and iridescent sequinned plaids. A sprawling runway set and a star‑studded front row highlighted the brand’s elite V.I.C. presence, though the lengthy presentation sacrificed some dramatic tension. The finale returned to classic black and ecru, reaffirming Chanel’s timeless DNA.
An international team genetically deleted the ENA1 gene from Saccharomyces boulardii, a common probiotic yeast. In immunosuppressed mice, the ENA1‑deficient strain showed no mortality, raising survival from 30‑40% to 100% compared with wild‑type isolates. The edit also reduced osmotic stress...

Across the United States, historic railcars and cabooses are being transformed into boutique Airbnb rentals, blending vintage rail‑era charm with modern comforts. Listings range from an 1888 Pullman car in Virginia to a 1970 Illinois Central caboose on a Georgia...

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay advises using salmon steaks—not fillets—for oven‑baked salmon. He explains that the cross‑section cut includes the backbone, which keeps the flesh moist and imparts extra flavor. Ramsay’s YouTube guide shows a simple 400 °F, 12‑minute bake with salt,...

The Atlanta Hawks announced a promotional partnership with Magic City, a well‑known Atlanta strip club, sparking controversy among parents and community leaders. Critics argue the deal conflicts with the Hawks' family‑friendly branding and normalizes the objectification of women. The op‑ed...
In January 2026 Nicolai Užnik completed the first ascent of Full Gem, a new V16 (8C+) boulder in Ticino, Switzerland. The line adds a sit‑start to the previously established Forgotten Gem V15, making the problem significantly harder. This ascent marks Užnik’s third confirmed...

The article curates six standout gourmand colognes, ranging from Tom Ford’s vanilla‑rich Vanilla Sex to D.S. & Durga’s pistachio‑forward fragrance. Each perfume is broken down by family, key notes, and available sizes, highlighting how sweet, dessert‑inspired accords can stay sophisticated for a masculine...
Researchers at King's College London identified genetic markers that determine whether donor microbes persist after fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). By tracking biosynthetic gene clusters in 86 healthy adults over a year, they distinguished stable clusters that remain long‑term from transient...
Digital watches inspired by the 1970s and 1980s are experiencing a revival, highlighted in T Magazine’s “1 Piece, 10 Budgets” column. The feature showcases three models ranging from $45 to $109: Skechers’ water‑resistant red digital, Casio’s gold‑toned stainless‑steel piece popularized...

What a mistake. Family Dinner wasn’t just a TV show. It was a reminder. That the most important conversations in America aren’t happening on cable news. They’re happening around kitchen tables. I get asked all the time if it’s coming back. I hope...
@bgurley (Partner @benchmark + early investor in Uber) surveyed 1,000 people and 7 out of 10 said they'd restart their career if they could. Not bc they made bad choices but cause they never made the scary ones. @DanielPink calls...

Gavin Turk’s sixth exhibition at Ben Brown Fine Arts, titled The Escapologist, presents a series of oil paintings featuring slightly ajar doors that create a disorienting sense of suspension. The works dialogue with Gerhard Richter’s 1967 Tür series and reference...
The Head and the Heart announced a new summer leg for its 15th‑anniversary tour, extending the run from May 31 to August 2 and adding 15 additional dates across the United States and Canada. The band will perform its self‑titled album in...
Jeff completed the second day of his Bama‑to‑Baxter thru‑hike, adding 18 miles to bring his total distance to 41 miles. After an early start, he reunited with fellow hiker Scurvy, who helped with a water‑carry and shared trail knowledge. A...

French 19‑year‑old Paul Seixas surprised the peloton by finishing runner‑up at this year’s Strade Bianche, prompting a wave of media hype. UAE Team Emirates, fresh off Tadej Pogačar’s dominance, confirmed they are monitoring the young rider and would like to add...
Balenciaga's most recent runway leaned heavily on coats, especially near‑identical black jackets, while offering few traditional gowns. The collection showcased a stark, minimalist aesthetic that prioritized structured outerwear over flowing dresses. Critics noted the repetitive nature of the jackets and...
Teyana Taylor is set to launch her first sneaker collaboration with Nike’s Air Jordan line, the Air Jordan 3 SP “Concrete Rose,” slated for March 14, 2026 on SNKRS and select retailers. The shoe features a multi‑tone colorway of fir, fire red,...

Argentine artist Tomás Saraceno, together with 11 Indigenous communities, is building El Santuario del Agua, a monumental salt‑based art complex in the lithium‑rich Salinas Grandes salt flats. The five semicircular structures, inspired by traditional apachetas, will be completed by October and function as a water...
Behavioral economics promised that nudging individuals could solve major societal problems. In *It’s on You*, Nick Chater and George Loewenstein argue that nudges rarely work and serve as a distraction from needed systemic reforms. They claim elites use behavioral science...

Short films have surged in popularity as a concise medium that delivers powerful storytelling within minutes, compelling creators to master brevity and visual narrative. Iconic works like *Paperman* and *Stutterer* demonstrate how minimal dialogue can evoke deep emotions and spark...

Canadian indie alt‑pop artist Maddy Little releases the single “Quicksand,” a quietly devastating reflection on self‑doubt and a relationship slipping away. The track marks the sonic foundation for her upcoming EP and showcases a newly defined artistic identity. Little says...

Strange Plants released the new single “Lay Your Mind” on March 9, 2026, the first track from a series of songs slated for release throughout the year. The song channels new‑wave and post‑punk influences from Simple Minds, The Cure, and The Cars while delivering a...

Director Mona Fastvold discusses her new historical musical drama "The Testament of Ann Lee," starring Academy Award‑nominee Amanda Seyfried as the Shaker founder Ann Lee. The film reimagines more than a dozen traditional Shaker hymns as fully choreographed musical numbers,...
Three Blue Ducks has named former Quay co‑head chef Troy Crisante as group executive chef ahead of the April opening of its Burradoo Park Farm precinct in the NSW Southern Highlands. The 600‑acre regenerative agritourism site, backed by Annie Cannon‑Brookes, will...

Toronto duo Glimmerjean & Goode released “Injured Romantics,” a moody disco‑rock single that pairs darker, existential lyrics with a rolling bass groove inspired by 70s‑80s Soviet disco. The track emerged from a pandemic‑era poetry exchange between Linny and neighbor Yulia,...

Donald Glover has been cast as the voice of Yoshi in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a sequel to the 2023 Mario Bros. film. The trailer, released alongside the casting news, highlights vibrant action sequences but offers little plot...

Lebanese‑Canadian singer‑songwriter Raphaela has dropped her latest pop single, “Lose This Race,” a cinematic, high‑energy track that frames love as an unavoidable chase. The song opens with period‑drama‑inspired strings before launching into bright, rhythmic pop, produced by Josh Bogert. Raphaela...

The New South Wales government has launched an Expressions of Interest (EOI) to locate a second global film studio in Greater Sydney, committing up to $100 million under its three‑year Screen & Digital Games Strategy. The initiative will complement the existing...
Sometimes artists need to be honest with themselves about their art, and the challenges they may be facing in finding galleries to show it. To take a critical look at what about their work or the ways they are presenting...
Bloom – a touching animated short film about depression and what it takes to recover the light of being https://t.co/FgD7NGou4t
Researchers at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine used a non‑editing CRISPR system to activate the PPARGC1A gene, boosting mitochondrial production in human cardiomyocytes. The technique safely increased cellular energy output, as shown by higher oxygen consumption in cell...

How New Longevity Tech Could Help You Reach 100 Daily biometrics, smart scales and AI companions are quietly rewriting the rules of aging. https://t.co/lAmYntfSP5 https://t.co/YYo4tWkgMg
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”

Department store eateries once flourished, and K‑Café was Kmart’s flagship food outlet. Launched in the 1960s as a full‑service cafeteria, it later morphed into a concession‑style snack bar in the 1980s to reduce operating costs. Financial troubles at Kmart and...
I would like wardrobe recs - who is doing the most interesting things these days in American made apparel? Very happy to dive into all ideas and recommendations. TY.
So many great filmmakers out there: Mia Hansen-Løve, Marielle Heller, Mira Nair, Gurinder Chadha, Coralie Fargeat, Rose Glass, Julia Ducournau, Nora Fingscheidt, Nia DaCosta, Niki Caro, Sarah Polley, Alice Rohrwacher, Céline Sciamma, Jennifer Kent, Kelly Reichardt, and on & on.
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Miley Cyrus made a surprise appearance in a Netflix‑promoted Sesame Street trailer, wearing a sparkly shredded‑fringe orange two‑piece. The look follows high‑profile red‑carpet outfits at the Grammys and Golden Globes that kept her in the fashion spotlight. Cyrus is also...
Silk Persian rugs are high-end, hand-knotted masterpieces from Iran, prized for their luminous sheen and incredible detail. Because silk fibers are so fine, weavers can achieve a high knot density (often over 200–600+ knots per square inch). https://t.co/nZkhWcsN8L

Netflix’s third Extraction film will kick off principal photography in June 2026, with shooting slated to run through October 9, 2026. The production has moved to Sydney, Australia, while also planning summer shoots in Europe, marking a long‑awaited homecoming for...
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Aubrey Plaza highlighted the rising square‑toe shoe trend at Lacoste’s Paris Fashion Week fall 2026 show, pairing bright orange heels with a tennis‑inspired outfit. The square‑toe silhouette offers a comfortable alternative to traditional pointed heels, a point emphasized by fashion...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has posted a researcher position for a major Cy Twombly retrospective slated for 2029, marking the first U.S. survey of the artist in more than three decades. The exhibition will span paintings, sculptures, and drawings,...
Most people are now comfortable with the idea of “reading” the nervous system, hormone, sleep tracking, etc., but writing to the nervous system, obviously is the next step. The eyes are going to be the entry point b/c they are...
Sleep masks that induce sleep (exist not released yet), glasses to ramp up specific brain states etc (early versions look promising), and vagal micro stim with specificity… have tried several, and the engineers behind the soon to come tech are...

Australian trio HEADSEND will release their debut EP *Angel Glands* on March 27, followed by a national tour spanning March to May. The EP, recorded live in‑studio by veteran producer Nick DiDia, features three tracks including the newly‑released single “And...

CNS fatigue occurs during exercise due to supraspinal and spinal mechanisms. Supraspinal is likely global in nature, while spinal is not. Differences between contralateral muscle fatigue and entirely non-local muscle fatigue may help separate the two fatigue mechanisms. https://t.co/Ytl8WnBxFU

Balenciaga flew model Hudson Williams to Paris for its runway show, naming him a new "Friend of House." Creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli arranged a private jet that shuttled Williams from a Canadian set to the show and back within hours....

The 125‑foot steam yacht *Cangarda*, the only surviving U.S.-built steel steam yacht, has been fully restored by RMK Yachts in Istanbul and transferred to the Rahmi Koç Museum as a permanent exhibit. Built in 1901 for lumber magnate Charles Canfield, the...

Bury The Devil, screened at Glasgow Frightfest, is a low‑budget possession thriller that embeds its horror in a dementia‑care setting. Director Adam O’Brien employs a real‑time, near one‑shot structure, clever editing, and atmospheric sound design to create an immersive experience....

Spring 2026 ushers in a wave of transitional jackets that balance utility with refined style. Runway cues highlight suede, sporty shells, utility‑laden anoraks, and reimagined classics such as cropped trenches and brown leather bombers. Designers favor lighter fabrics and streamlined...
Beyond Belief, Nir Eyal’s new book, explores the science of how our beliefs shape perception, emotion, and behavior. It distinguishes evidence‑based effects—like the placebo response—from unfounded optimism that claims belief alone can alter reality. The author links belief systems to...